2026 Bay Area Craft Beer Festival at Martinez Sesquicentennial Festival

Bay Area Craft Beer Festival returns Aug 29—the tasting experience you know and love, now part of Martinez’s Sesquicentennial Festival.

About this Event

Celebrate the Best of the Bay with us.

The Bay Area Craft Beer Festival returns to the Martinez Waterfront on Saturday, August 29, 2026 — reimagined as part of The City of Martinez’s Sesquicentennial Festival, celebrating 150 years of community!

This year, your ticket unlocks access to the Craft Beer Festival Experience — a dedicated tasting environment featuring top breweries from across Northern California, all set within a vibrant, all-day waterfront celebration.

This is more than a beer festival — it’s a celebration of craft, community, music, and connection.

Enjoy an unforgettable day featuring:

• 20+ craft breweries

• 100+ beers to sample

• Home Brew selections

• Curated food trucks

• Live music all day

• Waterfront views

• Community energy

• Free hydration stations

What Your Ticket Includes:

• Unlimited tastings from Northern California craft breweries

• Access to the exclusive Craft Beer Festival Experience (21+ only)

• Commemorative tasting glass

• Live music and entertainment throughout the festival grounds

• Full access to the Martinez Sesquicentennial Festival (vendors, food, activities)

The City of Martinez Sesquicentennial Festival is free and open to the public for all ages. A tasting ticket, valid ID, and wristband are required for entry into the Craft Beer Festival Experience (21+ only).

For the first time, the festival is part of a larger waterfront celebration — bringing even more energy, entertainment, and things to explore throughout the day.

Craft beer. Good tunes. Great people. All in one beautiful waterfront setting.

One day. Two experiences. One unforgettable celebration.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Friendly

The larger festival is free and open to all ages.

Children 12 and under are welcome with a parent or guardian.…